Summary
Indiana homeowner Curt Andersen has been charged with voluntary manslaughter after allegedly shooting Maria Florinda Rios Perez de Velasquez, a housecleaner, who mistakenly went to the wrong house. The incident occurred in Whitestown, Indiana, and involves questions about the state's stand-your-ground law. Andersen's attorney argues that his actions were justified, while the prosecution disagrees.
Key Facts
- Curt Andersen is charged with voluntary manslaughter in Indiana.
- Maria Florinda Rios Perez de Velasquez was shot on the porch of Andersen's home.
- Rios mistakenly went to Andersen's house as part of a cleaning crew.
- Andersen fired a shot through his front door, killing Rios.
- There is a debate over whether Andersen's actions fall under Indiana’s stand-your-ground law.
- Andersen’s attorney argues the shooting was justified under the "castle doctrine."
- The prosecutor argues Andersen had no reason to believe deadly force was necessary.
- Andersen has no ties to law enforcement, countering false rumors about him being a police officer.
